Is Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School a good school?

Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Minnesota middle schools.

How many students attend Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 624 students attended Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School?

Students at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School are 97% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

Summary:

Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School is a public charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 624 students in grades 6-8. The school has a unique racial makeup, with an overwhelmingly Asian student population that ranges from 96.96% to 97.98% over the past three school years.

Despite its specialized focus, Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) in math, reading, and science. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.15% of its students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. Similarly, the school's reading proficiency rate of 21.43% was significantly lower than the state's 49.85%. This poor academic performance has led to the school ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota middle schools, with a ranking between 411 and 498 out of 545 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has also maintained a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Murray Middle School and Hidden River Middle School, the differences in academic performance and school rankings are stark. These nearby schools, while still underperforming compared to the state average, are significantly outperforming Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School. Additionally, the school's low performance is particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as Special Education students and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who rank in the bottom 25% of Minnesota middle schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

1515 Brewster St
Saint Paul, MN 55108-8888

(651) 209-8002

District: Hmong College Prep Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
498^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,720

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 624

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

97.0%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.28. (See more...)

Compare Details Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School ranks worse than 91.4% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (97%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School employs 41.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School is $11,720.

Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School 498^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hmong College Prep Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hmong College Prep Academy 411^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	1.63	784^th	803	2.4%
2011	3.77	781^st	814	4.1%
2012	6.79	771^st	820	6.0%
2013	2.37	805^th	824	2.3%
2014	2.79	795^th	826	3.8%
2015	6.57	778^th	840	7.4%
2016	7.75	781^st	848	7.9%
2017	10.89	767^th	853	10.1%
2018	14.28	747^th	847	11.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	3.42	434^th	454	4.4%
2011	4.19	450^th	478	5.9%
2012	15.30	413^th	469	11.9%
2013	13.76	434^th	488	11.1%
2014	13.88	434^th	490	11.4%
2015	16.94	440^th	516	14.7%
2016	21.22	428^th	508	15.7%
2017	24.83	417^th	523	20.3%
2018	26.29	411^th	518	20.7%
2019	23.21	426^th	533	20.1%
2021	9.17	482^nd	521	7.5%
2022	10.87	472^nd	520	9.2%
2023	10.31	484^th	529	8.5%
2024	11.48	498^th	545	8.6%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	44.60	45^th	109	58.7%
2019	53.69	38^th	120	68.3%
2021	32.16	79^th	102	22.5%
2022	38.69	75^th	130	42.3%
2023	36.98	90^th	133	32.3%
2024	37.59	95^th	158	39.9%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	18.02	227^th	253	10.3%
2019	18.97	251^st	282	11.0%
2022	19.57	252^nd	288	12.5%
2023	16.31	275^th	298	7.7%
2024	10.78	300^th	307	2.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	43.48	251^st	401	37.4%
2019	40.28	273^rd	415	34.2%
2021	24.12	333^rd	399	16.5%
2022	23.44	335^th	404	17.1%
2023	17.80	408^th	459	11.1%
2024	19.51	413^th	473	12.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	21.70	379^th	436	13.1%
2019	18.47	384^th	439	12.5%
2021	13.69	397^th	443	10.4%
2022	9.94	436^th	467	6.6%
2023	7.48	431^st	455	5.3%
2024	9.73	439^th	474	7.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	27.45	343^rd	438	21.7%
2019	23.90	366^th	454	19.4%
2021	7.19	418^th	437	4.3%
2022	10.82	439^th	476	7.8%
2023	12.94	422^nd	464	9.1%
2024	10.87	442^nd	479	7.7%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	22.08	83^rd	108	23.1%
2019	19.18	90^th	112	19.6%
2021	11.60	82^nd	87	5.7%
2022	12.77	104^th	110	5.5%
2023	12.07	107^th	116	7.8%
2024	13.68	101^st	111	9.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	0	0	102	0	0	n/a	n/a	102
2008	0	1	109	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
2009	0	0	162	1	0	n/a	n/a	163
2010	0	1	201	1	1	n/a	n/a	204
2011	0	0	0	325	0	0	0	325
2012	3	4	330	1	0	0	0	338
2013	3	7	569	0	0	0	0	579
2014	1	11	716	2	0	0	0	730
2015	1	11	809	2	0	0	2	825
2016	1	6	922	4	0	0	2	935
2017	1	3	990	4	0	0	3	1001
2018	1	4	1285	5	0	0	9	1304
2019	1	4	596	2	0	0	2	605
2020	1	4	604	2	0	0	1	612
2021	1	4	631	2	0	0	6	644
2022	0	2	590	7	0	0	8	607
2023	0	1	605	5	0	0	13	624

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	102	5.0	20.4	97.1
2008	110	4.3	25.6	79.1
2009	163	10.0	16.3	97.5
2010	204	9.8	20.7	93.1
2011	325	18.3	17.7	98.8
2012	338	29.0	11.6	99.1
2013	579	35.5	16.3	87.6
2014	730	46.0	15.8	86.6
2015	825	30.0	27.5	85.6
2016	935	44.0	21.2	84.2
2017	1001	36.8	27.1	84.5
2018	1304	31.0	42.0	81.1
2019	605	26.5	22.8	81.8
2020	612	38.0	16.1	77.3
2021	644	37.0	17.3	80
2022	607	44.8	13.5	82.5
2023	624	41.3	15.0	85.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	102	5.0	20.4	97.1
2008	110	4.3	25.6	79.1
2009	163	10.0	16.3	97.5
2010	204	9.8	20.7	93.1
2011	325	18.3	17.7	98.8
2012	338	29.0	11.6	99.1
2013	579	35.5	16.3	87.6
2014	730	46.0	15.8	86.6
2015	825	30.0	27.5	85.6
2016	935	44.0	21.2	84.2
2017	1001	36.8	27.1	84.5
2018	1304	31.0	42.0	81.1
2019	605	26.5	22.8	81.8
2020	612	38.0	16.1	77.3
2021	644	37.0	17.3	80
2022	607	44.8	13.5	82.5
2023	624	41.3	15.0	85.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,720

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 426^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 484^th of 529 Middle schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School)	18.2	4.7	13.5%
6th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy)	18.2	4.7	13.5%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School)	33.7	20.7	13%
6th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy)	33.7	20.7	13%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School)	41.7	11.1	30.6%
7th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy)	41.7	11.1	30.6%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School)	44.8	14.2	30.6%
7th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy)	44.8	14.2	30.6%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School)	45.8	16.3	29.5%
8th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy)	45.8	16.3	29.5%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School)	38.7	22.9	15.8%
8th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy)	38.7	22.9	15.8%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School)	15	5.4	9.6%
8th Grade Science (Hmong College Prep Academy)	15	5.4	9.6%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	605	624	3.1%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	596	605	1.5%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	2	13	550%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.8%	85.4%	3.6%

Schools Near Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1515 Brewster St	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Hmong College Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-8002	624	41	15.0	85.4%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	605 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	11.5	498^th of 545 public middle schools	8.6%		10.3	484^th of 529 public middle schools	8.5%	14		7.6	12.5	16.7	12.2		23.0	22.9	18.2	21.4		7.4	7.4	$11,720
The Journey School Middle	Public, Charter	7-8	775 Lexington Parkway N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	The Journey School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 389-1579	26	2	15.5	80.8%	2 (7.7%)	10 (38.5%)	5 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (30.8%)	3.9	540^th of 545 public middle schools	0.9%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0	16.7	8.0		0.0	0.0
Murray Middle School	Public	6-8	2200 Buford Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8740	538	34	15.9	63.8%	168 (31.2%)	136 (25.3%)	71 (13.2%)	104 (19.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (10.4%)	39	341^st of 545 public middle schools	37.4%		38.2	338^th of 529 public middle schools	36.1%	3		25.2	26.6	25.9	25.9		43.2	39.0	36.9	39.6		25.2	25.2	$16,301
HGA Junior High	Public, Charter	6-7	1381 Marshall Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Higher Ground Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 645-1000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	36.4	354^th of 545 public middle schools	35.0%					(n/a)		11.0	24.7		17.6		46.2	44.7		45.5
Avalon Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	700 Glendale Street	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 649-5795	71	6	11.5	32.4%	46 (64.8%)	1 (1.4%)	11 (15.5%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.7%)	47.5	286^th of 545 public middle schools	47.5%		64.7	165^th of 529 public middle schools	68.8%	121		35.3	33.3	29.2	32.3		44.4	36.0	62.5	47.8		13.6	13.6	$9,584
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter	Public, Charter	5-8	1550 Summit Ave	Saint Paul	55105	Ramsey County	Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 414-6000	80	9	9.1	30.0%	53 (66.3%)	9 (11.3%)	9 (11.3%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)	84.7	51^st of 545 public middle schools	90.6%		80.5	72^nd of 529 public middle schools	86.4%	21	7.7	48.2	50.0	48.3	43.0	71.4	65.4	83.3	69.0	72.0	57.1	41.4	46.5	$22,768
Hidden River Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Summit Ave	Saint Paul	55105	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8860	559	26	21.5	60.8%	201 (36.0%)	201 (36.0%)	42 (7.5%)	40 (7.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (13.1%)	33.2	376^th of 545 public middle schools	31.0%		35.3	359^th of 529 public middle schools	32.1%	17		23.7	22.9	23.3	23.3		40.3	37.8	34.2	37.5		21.2	21.2	$14,187
Washington Technology Middle School	Public	6-8	1495 Rice St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 293-8830	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)		10.5	8.5	10.9	9.9		19.6	13.9	20.9	18.2		10.2	10.2
Alternative Learning Center On Track	Public	6-8	1495 Rice St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$10,249
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle	Public, Charter	5-6	170 Rose Ave W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 350-7655	41	2	20.5	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.2%)	3 (7.3%)	32 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)	55.3	47.5			51.7	53.2	30.0			42.5	23.4		23.4

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